Questions and CORRECT Answers
The study of the functions of the body is called:
A). Cytology
B). Histology
C). Embryology
D). Physiology
E). Anatomy - CORRECT ANSWER - D). Physiology
The study of the structure of tissues is called:
A). Gross anatomy
B). Cytology
C). Histology
D). Organology
E). Microbiology - CORRECT ANSWER - C). Histology
The branch of physiology that deals with changes in function resulting from disease is called:
A). Histophysiology
B). Special physiology
C). System physiology
D). Pathological physiology
E). Physiological chemistry - CORRECT ANSWER - D). Pathological physiology
, Movement, protection of soft tissues and joints, surrounding the entrances and exits of the
systems are functions of the ______________ system.
A). Integumentary
B). Muscular
C). Skeletal
D). Nervous
E). Endocrine - CORRECT ANSWER - B). Muscular
The lungs and trachea are components of the ________________ system.
A). Endocrine
B). Cardiovascular
C). Respiratory
D). Urinary
E). Lymphatic - CORRECT ANSWER - C). Respiratory
The maintenance of a constant and optimal interval environment in an organism is termed:
A). Positive feedback
B). Homeostasis
C). Negative feedback
D). Effector control
E). Integration - CORRECT ANSWER - B). Homeostasis
When the body temperature rises, a center in the brain initiates physiological changes to decrease
the body temperature. This is an example of:
A). Negative feedback